Are there venomous snakes in Kershaw County, South Carolina?

Yes. 4 venomous snake species have verified records in Kershaw County, South Carolina, including Timber Rattlesnake, Northern Cottonmouth, Eastern Copperhead, Pygmy Rattlesnake. Most snakes in Kershaw County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.

How many snake species live in Kershaw County, South Carolina?

20+ snake species have verified records in Kershaw County, South Carolina, of which 4 are venomous.

What is the most commonly seen snake in Kershaw County, South Carolina?

The Eastern Ratsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Kershaw County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.

What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Kershaw County, South Carolina?

Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.

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Snakes in Kershaw County

21 species have been documented here, 4 of them venomous.

Venomous snakes in Kershaw County

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Timber Rattlesnake
Crotalus horridus
Venomous
Heavy body, broad triangular head, vertical (cat-like) pupils, and a segmented keratin rattle at the tail tip.
Northern Cottonmouth
Agkistrodon piscivorus
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Heavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Pygmy Rattlesnake
Sistrurus miliarius
Venomous
Stout, dark-blotched body, nine large scales on the crown, and a small rattle.

Snakes in Kershaw County

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